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My Eighth Blog: The Rocky Film Franchise

Posted 08-21-2009 at 08:23 AM by AlexFili
I've been watching lots of Rocky films recently, as I bought a boxset of all 6 films. So far I've seen the first five and can say that I'm quite pleased with how the films have turned out.

I suppose Rocky III might be a highlight for me, since it contained Mr.T and the superb "Eye of the Tiger" song.

I think the part I didn't like most was probably the first part of Rocky I. But even so, it's a classic movie and it's hard not to smile whenever you hear the "Gonna Fly Now" song.

The brotherly bond between Apollo and Rocky was quite a nice development in III and IV. I think the film covers the characters in many ways and has some great action sequences.

While some of the boxing is naff, I can't help being on the edge of my seat during the end of Rocky II,III and IV, when Rocky is about to be KO'd and he unleashes his full fury.

I thought Rocky V was alright actually. The "Tommy Gunn" thing was quite a nice spin on things, although it was clear that he was going to betray Rocky for fame and fortune.

I haven't seen Rocky Balboa yet, but I hear it's a fitting end to the series. So, what are your thoughts on the Rocky film franchise? If anything... Rocky just keeps on going. Not many film franchises make it past 5 films; Harry Potter and Star Wars to name a few.
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mr.odd's Avatar
Don't forget terminator. Any way i never seen any of the rocky movies, but i hear they get boring after III.
Posted 08-21-2009 at 08:40 AM by mr.odd

AlexFili's Avatar
I've seen all the Terminator films. I enjoyed all of them, especially 2 and 4. Rocky IV was okay, but Rocky V bombed at the box office. I guess Rocky V doesn't feel much like a Rocky film, but some people like it.

Sylvester himself didn't like it, which is why he made Rocky Balboa. To end the series on a high note.
Posted 08-21-2009 at 02:18 PM by AlexFili

Pilot's Avatar
I expected a blog about Rocky Horror to unfold before my eyes; but alas....

My facorite Rocky movie was Rocky VII: Adrian's Revenge.
Posted 08-21-2009 at 09:07 PM by Pilot

AlexFili's Avatar
Rocky Horror Show is great. Let's do the time-warp again!
Posted 08-22-2009 at 03:50 AM by AlexFili

 






 
 
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